Rome Pictures
Triumphal Arches

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Another view of the Forum and two of the three remaining triumphal arches, those of Titus and Septimus Severus.

Triumphal arches were a Roman concept built to commemorate a great military victory, bearing bas-reliefs scenes of the conflict and the victorious heroes. The returning army would march through the arch dragging the spoils of war and captives while the grateful population cheered in welcome.